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305 S. Link Ave, Salisbury, NC
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North Hills Christian School is a licensed child care center in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 66 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
North Hills Christian School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $119 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
Corrected during the visit
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 636-3005 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 636-3005 to ask.
(704) 636-3005.
2970 W Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. The nearest other daycare we list is Overton Elementary, 1 miles away.